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…(Schmillion) has harnessed the smoldering punk of Exile In Guyville to etch out its own fine formula. Considering Austin’s beehive of a music scene, the band’s many accolades are notable: In addition to being singled out as a “young, emerging band” by SXSW, the band has gone on to share stages with Explosions In The Sky and even Grammy-winners The Arcade Fire. Considering its wide-ranging appeal, this performance should be the perfect opportunity to get up close and person with the band—just don’t try to slip the members any drinks.

May 5, 2011Houston Press: Back to the Suburbs / Arcade Fire Return to the Woodlands by Craig Hlavaty with photos by Marc Brubaker

May 4, 2011Austinist: Arcade Fire w/Explosions in the Sky and Schmillion, The Backyard, Austin TX by Ryan Lester with photos by Pooneh Ghana

…Schmillion managed to turn in an impressive set of edgy rock that will no doubt help in continuing their upward trajectory…their blend of both ’70s underground punk and riotgrrrl energy sounds well beyond their years. It’s fitting, then, that the band covered Iggy and the Stooges’ “Search and Destroy” towards the end of their set. Singer Natalie Shea has a really solid rock n’ roll primed voice, and guitarist Frankie Blue provided some especially impressive solo work throughout. All five band members exhibited a great amount of talent, and they made a solid argument as to why they should belong among the top tier of Austin-bred bands.

May 4, 2011Soundcheck Magazine: Arcade Fire w/Explosions in the Sky and Schmillion, The Backyard, Austin TX Photos by Randy Cremean

May 4, 2011Austin Town Hall: Arcade Fire w/Explosions in the Sky and Schmillion, The Backyard, Austin TX Review and photos by Brian Gray

March 19, 2011
Schmillion a 2-time winnerSchmillion named Best U18 Band in the Austin Chronicle’s 2010 music poll at Austin Music Awards! Thank you, Austin! We’re thrilled to have this honor for the second year in a row and to call Austin our home.